Lost City | The Forgotten Layton Fangame

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • After remaining lost for over a decade, I decided to some light on the forgotten Layton fangame, 'Professor Layton and the Lost City', uncovering its perplexing past and enigmatic author...
    Check out the game here. Not sure if all the links still work as I made it in Powerpoint in 2012, and now it's being hosted on Google Slides.
    docs.google.co...
    Music:
    vs Ace Attorney OST - Puzzle Deductions
    Azran Legacy OST - Theme of Azran Legacy
    Azran Legacy OST - Searching for Clues
    FIAB - Wheels of Steel
    vs Ace Attorney OST - Tavern
    Miracle Mask OST - Akbadain Breakthrough
    Kevin MacLeod - Fenster's Explanation
    Miracle Mask OST - Puzzles Abound
    Miracle Mask OST - Reunion Inn
    Eternal Diva OST - Professor Layton's Theme (Escape Version)
    Spectre's Call OST - Calm Afternoon
    Miracle Mask OST - The Scorpion Casino
    Miracle Mask OST - A Time For Battle
    vs Ace Attorney OST - The Witches' Theme (Assault)
    Azran Legacy OST - Warmth and Kindness
    Special thanks to Mindstorm Productions for producing the Lost City motion graphics title, as well as an original artpiece of Professor Jackal.
    Mindstorm Productions:
    www.mindstormp...
    / mindstormproductions
    / mindstorm_pro
    Also thanks to the OiItsRob and Tom for voicing Dr Bono and The Black Knight, respectively.
    OiItsRob:
    / @oiitsrob_
    / oiitsrob
    / oiitsrob
    Tom:
    / kermiekermine
    Be sure to check out Team Top Hat and their LaytonEditor too!
    / teamtophat2
    / discord
    github.com/tha...
    And also check out my guest appearance on the Level With Us podcast!
    • Professor Layton RETRO...
    Finally, a big thank you to all my supporters in the DearestHershel Discord who sent in examples of fanart for this video. I wasn't able to use all of them, but if you want to possibly be involved in a future video, make sure to join the Hershcord!
    Video Credits:
    PoeCollector64: ‪@poecollector64‬
    イフ: ‪@socialllinks‬
    Texlow: ‪@Texlow‬
    Turtike: ‪@Turtike‬
    marla_melon: ‪@marla0412‬
    InklyQueen: ‪@inklyqueen‬
    apreslulu: / apreslulu
    Other Credits:
    pthalo blue: pthalo blue#/8647
    BlueBow501: ‪@bluebow5014‬
    Masked Dandleman: Masked Dandleman#/8495
    Jolly Bird: Jolly Bird#/9737
    based: / based001
    hev: hev#/6148
    hugoh2pixels: / hugoh2pixels
    Press X: pressx.bandcam...
    DearestHershel elsewhere:
    The Professor's Twitter: / dearesthershel
    And his Discord: / discord
    Also his Tumblr: / dearesthershel
    Also his Soundcloud: / unknown-inspectors
    Also his 2nd Channel: / channel
    -DearestHershel

КОМЕНТАРІ • 64

  • @lucadoodlecinnapuppy8184
    @lucadoodlecinnapuppy8184 Рік тому +172

    the insanity of the plot was so incredibly charming in a way that only an inexperienced kid making a passion project for fun could have produced. although i don’t and haven’t interacted much directly with the layton community since getting into the series around 2009/2010 it reminds me of simpler times as a silly kid on the internet making terrible art and fanfiction of my favorite video games with other likeminded kids online. 10/10 story and i genuinely mean it.

    • @dasirrlicht5415
      @dasirrlicht5415 Рік тому +12

      Honestly, if it was presented better, is it really that more insane then your average layton game?

  • @heidibarker9550
    @heidibarker9550 Рік тому +92

    My only friend IRL who understood my love for Layton was an employee at my town's video game shop, thank you Bernadette for putting aside a Luke plushie toy for me when they arrived.

  • @Juliame
    @Juliame Рік тому +48

    I was not prepared for that plot twist it genuinely surprised me lmao. Honestly it's impressive you did all of that in POWERPOINT

    • @helplessnarwhal3722
      @helplessnarwhal3722 Рік тому +8

      Me too haha, my favorite part was when the “black knight” just rotating a dinosaur leg

  • @oiitsrob_
    @oiitsrob_ Рік тому +70

    Thank you for having my voice in this, Hershel!
    Was not expecting the meme edits around it, but it's bloody brilliant hahaha!

    • @DearestHershel
      @DearestHershel  Рік тому +12

      One of my favourite parts of the video. Thanks for being a part of it!

  • @Awsome2464
    @Awsome2464 Рік тому +4

    The author's reveal gave me the same feeling I got when Nick Robinson revealed he was the one who bought the McDonald's training DS game

  • @nekophilia9400
    @nekophilia9400 Рік тому +37

    This was so wholesome. It got me reminiscing on my own teenage cringe (like completing a school assignment using The Sims 2!) and it honestly made me smile. I know it's fun to look back on the stuff you did as a kid and laugh at it, but honestly, I think the game you made has a lot of heart. It really showcases just how much passion you had for the series and a lot of creativity, while also making me audibly laugh a few times because, "Oh God, that's something I would have done".
    As someone who gets a little melancholy during the holidays, for what it's worth, this video really made me smile. I'd love to see you cover the other games that you did back then.

  • @marleonka.
    @marleonka. Рік тому +36

    Im always so happy to see the Layton fandom being so passionate in those dry times in terms of new content. Keep up the good work, I adore it

  • @Inki_Blot
    @Inki_Blot Рік тому +4

    11:13 we need a Layton game we’re Layton has an epic sword fight on dinosaur bones in a museum

  • @MindstormProductions
    @MindstormProductions Рік тому +13

    Fantastic stuff!
    Loved the big reveal.
    It was a pleasure to do the drawing!

    • @DearestHershel
      @DearestHershel  Рік тому +4

      Cheers dude. Thanks for your help!

    • @mr.needlestan2954
      @mr.needlestan2954 Рік тому

      @@DearestHershel An interesting suggestion: Have you ever heard about a game called May's Mysteries the Secret of Dragonsville? No? Weird considering that this game was heavily inspired by Layton... And it still being sold in shops! It's available for the Switch! And I am actually surprised by this fact cause when I first saw the original version for this game on NDS I thought I might have found a forgotten treasure that nobody spoke off...but Nope! Anyway if you REALLY want to know just how HEAVILY the game was inspired by Layton better play NDS version but any other version will suffice too, but checking out NDS version is still a must in my opinion! The game has everything Layton is known for: puzzles, drawn visuals, wacky and weird mystery, weird characters. Simply put, check this game out. This will def.be an experience... (Just make sure to skip rhythm games! You'll know what I mean!)

  • @marla0412
    @marla0412 Рік тому +11

    I love how absolutely insane this is! It seems like you had an amazing time creating this and that makes me really glad lol Thank you for including our fan works as well!

  • @monion05
    @monion05 Рік тому +5

    "long after the series has ended" NOT ANYMORE LFGGGG

  • @ashholiday123
    @ashholiday123 Рік тому +11

    This genuinely made me emotional. Excellent presentation and incredible scripting throughout this video. I tip my hat to you sir.

  • @cannonballking7
    @cannonballking7 Рік тому +10

    This is some inspiring work right here, which raise the entire fandom up due to high quality edits, a fantastic script, and very heart warming yet informative content.
    I wish you only the best in the future, as this shows just how much you've been able to improve.

  • @apprenticenumber2
    @apprenticenumber2 Рік тому +6

    This is so wholesome and sweet and that editing 10/10

  • @IridescentMalicious
    @IridescentMalicious Рік тому +4

    Our lives are connected! 😱 I created Layton-likes in PowerPoint in my childhood, too - but with completely new characters. For the most elaborated project, another inspiration were the Kyle Hyde games and it has a secret organisation like A Series Of Unfortunate Events. And yes, I also have names for the 5 sequels to this game. :D To this day, my concept would not let me go, even if it needs a bit of a rework. I actually concepted an Escape Room 3 years ago, which would be a prequel to this game. Maybe some day... 😥

  • @LevelWithUs
    @LevelWithUs Рік тому +2

    This is AWESOME. Thank you for keeping the series alive with your passion and creativity.

  • @tany5924
    @tany5924 Рік тому +3

    Is this the beggining of an epic saga

  • @lordofmagnusfolia8024
    @lordofmagnusfolia8024 Рік тому +10

    Yup, such an adventure in a niche community is one of the nicest experiences the internet could provide, especially in the Layton fandom, which is always so nice and upbringing. I mean, it is pretty normal from such a community, after all, that is the way of the gentleman. We're just too eager to see what you and the whole Layton fandom can bring next, especially those fanmade games/engines/stories. BTW, do you happen to still have the link you used for the IGS cosplay championship that you used in the intro? I would be interested to see the show in integrality but can't seem to find it.

    • @DearestHershel
      @DearestHershel  Рік тому +4

      The cosplay clip at the start of the video was sent to me by apreslulu herself for this video. I'm not aware of a full video elsewhere, sorry.

    • @Apreslulu
      @Apreslulu Рік тому +4

      Hi, I’m apreslulu! That clip was from MCM London October’s cosplay masquerade, I was sent the video by a photographer and I’m not sure the full competition video has been uploaded somewhere yet

    • @lordofmagnusfolia8024
      @lordofmagnusfolia8024 Рік тому +1

      @@DearestHershel ok, thank you very much and I'm eager to see your next projects !

    • @lordofmagnusfolia8024
      @lordofmagnusfolia8024 Рік тому +2

      @@Apreslulu Hi, thank you for spreading this information. The talent and dedication behind such passionate cosplays as those that can be seen in the IGS masquerades (66,67,68,69, and thus hopefully soon 70) always amaze me (yours at the 69th included, of course).

  • @vegansoylentgreen732
    @vegansoylentgreen732 Рік тому +4

    as a european i still have no idea wtf london life was

  • @ashholiday123
    @ashholiday123 Рік тому +18

    Well this is Hype

  • @rickybee3475
    @rickybee3475 6 місяців тому

    that is the most epic reveal i have seen!

  • @littlered6340
    @littlered6340 Рік тому +2

    This is so awesome, I spent the entire time smiling while watching this.

  • @Zestieee
    @Zestieee 11 місяців тому

    Oh my, I also tried to make countless Layton-style games with PowerPoint! That was, like, my main hobby from 2009 to 2013.
    I never finished a single one, mainly because I was frustrated that I didn't have good background art. I tried to make some using pictures of my house and the streets around but then I became frustrated because I wasn't very good at inventing puzzles.
    Nevertheless I spent countless hours making these useless things mainly because I loved creating the menus and the GUIs which is something I'm still passionate about to this day.

  • @fernandod4046
    @fernandod4046 Рік тому +1

    2:34 gasp, what a shirt eating grin you have.
    I think you're wrong about fact 4, it became self fulfilling

    • @DearestHershel
      @DearestHershel  Рік тому +6

      Fact 4 at the time of writing was 100% not true.

  • @IfISpeakBigTrouble
    @IfISpeakBigTrouble Рік тому +1

    Brilliant, so when’s the HD remaster?

  • @thefawfulexpress9617
    @thefawfulexpress9617 Рік тому +3

    So do you think your going to make a new fan game in the future ?

    • @DearestHershel
      @DearestHershel  Рік тому +2

      I doubt it. Wouldn't really know where to start, but 'Raven's Curse' and 'Thespian's Curse' are both things to look forward to!

  • @Shadocat_Real
    @Shadocat_Real Рік тому

    I MISSED THE PREMIER NOOOO-

  • @Cob_Bizarre
    @Cob_Bizarre Рік тому

    How can I become your friend 😅😂 reminding me too much of myself when I got into PL

  • @bibbagamer1284
    @bibbagamer1284 Рік тому

    This is the type of shit I love to see

  • @kiraisjustice_
    @kiraisjustice_ Рік тому

    OH WOW

  • @princkleminckle1159
    @princkleminckle1159 Рік тому +1

    11:58

  • @klaus.sfc01official30
    @klaus.sfc01official30 Рік тому

    Wait!? Layton fangames exist?

  • @nikkikyu7291
    @nikkikyu7291 Рік тому +5

    Okay that story was tons of fun! Honestly it makes me think about all the old projects I’ve abandoned when I was younger. Thanks for sharing, DH! Maybe one day you or someone else can create a brand new PL fangame for everyone to enjoy! Here’s to hoping! ^7^

  • @magentasky234
    @magentasky234 Рік тому +2

    11:51 looks really wrong out of concept lmao

  • @RayRoberts
    @RayRoberts Рік тому +2

    This was beautiful. Wasn't expecting to see Andy Newman or myself battling Dodie. MIss you 🤍

    • @DearestHershel
      @DearestHershel  Рік тому +2

      I was originally looking for the clip of you in that wrestling game but this was much better. Will talk soon!

  • @VerchielxKanda
    @VerchielxKanda Рік тому +1

    I suppose being broke all the time is indeed lol cringe. I hope this phase passes.
    I had no idea that there was a whole Little London community! That's so cool! I made the OC that I have in the mini game and made an entire story around him. =)

  • @shadou1234567
    @shadou1234567 Рік тому +2

    thats some amazing fanwork right there

  • @aviserig
    @aviserig Рік тому +2

    Professor Jackal is probably from Grimsby.

  • @artemis2227
    @artemis2227 5 місяців тому

    2:29 what a mic drop moment

  • @lilylunamoonyt
    @lilylunamoonyt 10 місяців тому

    Please tell me these are being released

    • @DearestHershel
      @DearestHershel  10 місяців тому

      The first one is in the description but the others... we'll see...

  • @limeksg
    @limeksg Рік тому

    amazing

  • @mustache9358
    @mustache9358 Рік тому

    Tomislav.

  • @batboy968
    @batboy968 Рік тому +3

    Can you please disable the premiere function? Nothing is worse then getting a video in your subscription box that you need to wait on especially when it’s from one of the best Layton UA-camrs❤️❤️

    • @DearestHershel
      @DearestHershel  Рік тому +11

      Only really do this for big videos so that everyone can experience it at the same time and can discuss it together. Thanks for the support though - hope you're gonna like this one!

    • @batboy968
      @batboy968 Рік тому

      Loved the video!! You’re long form Layton vids are awesome!! It’s just that premier stuff always gets me excited and then bumped out

  • @eatpant4ever
    @eatpant4ever Рік тому +19

    It always warms my heart to see people being very passionate about this amazing franchise. We can feel the devotion and effort people put in these projects! Discovering the fangame you've made was very enjoyable and certainly made me smile!
    Nice video! Your editing and jokes are always charming!🎩💕
    I'm always excited to see fanworks from Professor Layton fans.